Understanding Strategic Autonomy: Origins, Principles, and the Debate in a Multipolar World
Abstract:
A definition of strategic autonomy—its historical roots, key interpretations, and contemporary debates across defense, economic policy, and geopolitical alignment.
Introduction
Strategic autonomy has become a defining term in 21st-century geopolitical discourse, particularly within the context of the European Union, emerging multipolarity, and increasing systemic competition among great powers.